Kel Mitchell says he’s thankful to be on the road to recovery after being hospitalized. The 45-year-old actor took to Instagram to share an update on his health after a “genuinely frightening” medical episode, the cause of which is currently unknown.
TMZ was the first to report that the “Good Burger 2” star had been hospitalized, adding that Mitchell was admitted to a Los Angeles-area hospital via the emergency room. Confirming that he’s back at home, Mitchell wrote, “Grateful for the flood of prayers and positive vibes that surrounded me during a genuinely frightening time. That scare was real, but so was the support. With the grace of God and the skill of the medical team, I’m now on the road to recovery at home, embraced by the love of my family.”
He concluded his post to his 1.2 million followers, “Your kindness has been a lifeline, and I can’t thank you enough. Much love to each of you.” Mitchell’s comments section was soon filled with well wishes, with actor Damon Wayans Jr. writing, “Glad you’re feeling better, my brother,” while actress Yvette Nicole Brown added, “Glad you’re on the mend, friend!”
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The “All That” star didn’t reveal the reason behind why he had been hospitalized. His wife, Asia Lee, also shared his post on her Instagram story. The comedian is a father of four. He shares son Honor and daughter Wisdom with his wife, whom he married in 2012. He’s also the dad to daughter Allure and son Lyric from his marriage to Tyisha Hampton. His hospitalization comes ahead of the release of “Good Burger 2” on Nov. 22.
The movie, which will premiere on Paramount+, is the sequel to 1997’s original fast food-themed comedy and reunited costars Mitchell and Kenan Thompson as their characters Dexter and Ed. According to a synopsis, “Dexter Reed is down on his luck after another one of his inventions fails. Ed welcomes Dex back to Good Burger with open arms and gives him his old job back. With a new crew working at Good Burger, Dex devises a plan to get back on his feet but unfortunately puts the fate of Good Burger at risk once again.”
It’s a blessing that Mitchell is back at home, but prayers are still needed as he recovers from this mysterious medical episode. Please keep the Mitchell family in your prayers as he recovers, and pray that his body is healed.